IDEN: A STORY OF LOVE

TONIGHT!
"At age 41,Iden Crockett, a firefighter/paramedic, married and parent of three children, comes out as a trans female and begins her journey from not self to self.

The Human Rights Campaign is sponsoring this special screening as a kickoff for the October National LGBTQ+ History Month. Discussion and Q & A with Iden Crockett and filmmaker Catherine Zimmerman to follow the film."

WED, SEPT. 23 | 7:30

OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD:
THE FIRST CORAL REEFERS

SOLD OUT! "Journey through the 1970s and early ’80s with the original members of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band as they recount their contributions to iconic albums, life on tour, and the lasting impact they had in shaping a unique and enduring genre of music." 

THU, SEPT 24 | 7:30 - SOLD OUT!

AMERICAN DOCTOR

ENCORE!
"When three American doctors — Palestinian, Jewish, and Zoroastrian — enter Gaza to save lives, they find themselves caught between medicine and politics, risking everything to expose the truth."
This doc is already in the conversation as being a big contender for this year's Oscar.

Tickets are $12.50 each.

SAT, SEPT 26 | 3:00

Cult Movie Night - 
FLESH FOR FRANKENSTEIN

Victor and Mal are kicking off the Halloween season with a special 3D screening of the 1973 underground cult classic FLESH FOR FRANKENSTEIN (Aka ANDY WARHOL'S FRANKENSTEIN). "Originally rated X when it was released, this movie defined what midnight movies were about.  Produced by artist Andy Warhol and starring the late Udo Kier.  It's gory, its sexy, it's funny and it's a masterpiece that flips the Frankenstien story on its head.  Witness this wild creation with a rare 3D presentation!  Plus trailers and a short!
Vintage 3D glasses provided!"

THU, OCT 1 |  7:30

Crafty Cinema presents
BEETLEJUICE

This unique charity event brings together the joy of crafting with the magic of film, all while supporting the Artemis Center - hosted by the Savage Stitcher (Angie). Bring your own craft project that you can work on in your seat, such as crochet, knitting, embroidery, cross stitch, etc. and we will all enjoy an afternoon showing of BEETLEJUICE (yes the first one) with the lights up so you can work on a project. This is a free event with a suggested donation of $20 that will be collected at the door and all proceeds will go to the Artemis Center a local nonprofit focused on supporting surviors of domestic violence...There are a limited number of seats available for reservation on Eventbrite (payment will still be collected at the event) and the rest will be offered as first-come-first-serve at the door. Make sure you mark your calendars so you don’t miss this fun event.

SUN, OCT 4 | 12:30

THE ROOM - With Special Guest Greg Sestero

2nd Show Added!
Due to demand, we had to add a second show...but Greg Sestero, star of Tommy Wiseau’s cult movie THE ROOM and bestselling author of THE DISASTER ARTIST, will only be in town for the night - so it's a late-night encore!
These special screenings of THE ROOM will include an introduction, Q&A, live script reading and other surprises.
One Night Only. Wed, Oct. 7 at 7:00 & 9:45. Tickets are $22 each...get 'em while you can!

WED, OCT 7 | 7:00 & 9:45

21st Annual
OUT HERE DAYTON FILM FEST

This year's OUT HERE DAYTON FILM FEST takes place Oct. 9-11...with 8 different screenings (with 20 different films - 7 features and 13 shorts). SINGLE TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE, AND OUR SCHOLARSHIP PORTAL IS NOW OPEN FOR ANYONE WHO NEEDS FREE TICKETS!
Check out the line-up, watch the trailers, and stay tuned to this newsletter and our social media pages for the latest details. (We have some really fun announcements coming down the line.)
As of right now, we have 5 guests scheduled:
Kadijah Raquel - actress from THEM THAT'S NOT.
Gary Jaffe - writer/director of BEFORE I DO.
Jeffrey Schwarz - director of MINESHAFT: THE CRUISING MURDERS.
Jack Plotnick - lead actor & Jason Laurits - writer/director of LOVES COMPANY.

OCT 9-11, 2026

Robert Reich -
THE WORK IN PROGRESS

"If you were invited to sit at a table with someone you’ve never met before and answer handwritten questions from a wooden box about the state of America, would you run the other way? THE WORK IN PROGRESS invites strangers from across generations and geographies to engage in candid discussions about America’s ever-evolving democracy, identity, and definitions of community — and where the heck we go from here. Guided by questions posed by Executive Producer Robert Reich, participants sit down in a series of conversations with one another to explore the country they’re living in now and the one they still believe is possible."

MON, OCT 12 | 7:30

Exhibition On Screen presents: JAMES MCNEILL WHISTLER

"In an era of great change and great beauty emerged the character of James McNeill Whistler. Boldly experimental and famously witty, Whistler disrupted the strict conventions of Victorian society in pursuit of a new cult of beauty, creating 'art for art’s sake' and earning himself a place in the history of great art. He found a parallel between painting and music, and entitled many of his paintings 'arrangements,' 'harmonies' and 'nocturnes,' emphasizing the importance of tonal harmony in his work. His most famous painting, Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1 (1871)...is arguably one of the most famous paintings in history and this film will unveil the artist behind the art."

Join us along with Dayton Art Institute's Dr. Jerry Smith for this special screening on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 5:00.  Tickets are $12.50 each.

As always with Exhibition On Screen events, DAI members get FREE Popcorn!

SUN, NOV 1 | 5:00

ALLOWED TO BIRTH:
THE JOURNEY OF A GLOBAL MIDWIFE

Local Community Midwife Katie Quinn has rented our space for a special screening of this new film. "This is a feature documentary that explores the growing medicalization of birth through the life and work of a dedicated midwife committed to protecting birth as a natural physiological process. Spanning cultures and continents, the film examines how modern maternity care has evolved, the consequences of routine medical intervention, and the efforts of birth professionals advocating for evidence-based, woman-centered care. Through intimate stories, expert perspectives, and real-life experiences, the documentary invites audiences to reconsider what it means to give birth with dignity, autonomy, and trust in the body's innate capacity. Ultimately, the film is both a personal journey and a broader exploration of the global movement to restore respectful, informed, and empowering birth."
Katie is handling her tickets for her event at the link below.

WED, NOV 4 | 7:30